What's The Next "Sound" for Broadway? — Page 2

revivespringawakening said: "JBroadway said:"Right now, I think the "hip," "experimental" musical theatre scene features a lot of folk, indie-pop, etc. That scene is where they're REALLY pushing the medium forward, but they've mostly stayed in the non-profit realm. Maybe shows like Hadestown will help them crossover, but I feel like more mainstream pop sounds are more likely to be the commercially fruitful path."

I definitely expected (and hoped) to see a major increase in folk music on Broadway after Hadestown, and I was surprised it didn't happen. Maybe covid stalled that as well? Although the most likely story is that it won't make money. Oh well, a girl can dream. Maybe we'll see more soon."



There was "folk music" in Hadestown? Must have been while I was asleep!

sassylash3s said: "Mark my words: the next Broadway sound will be Gregorian chant."



This is a funny joke - but actually, after witnessing the brilliance of Oratorio For Living Things (probably the closest we'll ever get to a Gregorian chant musical), I honestly wouldn't complain!

Farts.